KTM rider Pedro Acosta finished second at the Indonesian Grand Prix on Sunday after maintaining his position throughout the 27-lap race. The Spanish rookie said the team executed their race plan despite challenges with front tire pressure management when riding in traffic versus riding alone.
Acosta credited his maturity for avoiding mistakes that had plagued him earlier in the season. The rider set consistent podium finishes as his goal after the summer break, but he acknowledged the manufacturer needs to close the performance gap with rivals.
The KTM RC16 lacks front-end support, which causes riders to crash frequently, according to Acosta. He said the Austrian manufacturer continues working on the problem as the team tries to improve bike feedback and safety.
Acosta competed with shoulder pain from a previous race. The young rider expressed satisfaction with the weekend result despite finishing behind race winner Fermin Aldeguer.
Acosta credited his maturity for avoiding mistakes that had plagued him earlier in the season. The rider set consistent podium finishes as his goal after the summer break, but he acknowledged the manufacturer needs to close the performance gap with rivals.
The KTM RC16 lacks front-end support, which causes riders to crash frequently, according to Acosta. He said the Austrian manufacturer continues working on the problem as the team tries to improve bike feedback and safety.
Acosta competed with shoulder pain from a previous race. The young rider expressed satisfaction with the weekend result despite finishing behind race winner Fermin Aldeguer.
